BMW: R-Series

Description

Featured in Bikeexif, pipeburn and sharp Magazine.
This fully overhauld BMW R80RT is Beautiful!
Donor Bike:
1986 R80RT
1000 kms on freshly rebuilt engine. Stock pistons, new rings, honed cylinders (original nikasil cylinders)
Modifications:
(All work done by Motobrix except for upholstery and tank paint)
Front end: K100 front end - forks, wheel, and brakes - shortened internally by 3”
Custom Tig welded subframe, custom kickstand and pivot
Custom battery box under the transmission to house a Shorai Lithium battery
Engine taken apart down to the crankcase, vapour blasted and painted - all new seals and components.
Upgraded regulator/rectifier from Rick’s Motorsport Electrics.
Airbox cover from Better Boxer. Choke lever from a /5 airhead retrofitted with a custom welded mount on the airbox cover - functions just as it does on a /5.
Stock carbs with Uni foam filters and all custom cables.
Full custom stainless steel pie-cut exhaust, with a shorty muffler mounted on the side.
All custom wiring harness, with an electrical unit from Nuut in Canada (Now called NWT Cycletronic). Uses their “Tricky” system, which allows for a simple 2 push-button setup. The ignition is controlled by a Motogadget M-lock key Fob.
Messner Moto Dual-pull throttle
Custom seat, upholstered in leather by Devin at Uneek Upholstery.
Custom welded LED headlight ring mount.
Motogadget motoscope tiny speedometer, and bar end LED turn signals.
Tank painted by Amanda at Black Widow Custom Paint